Senior Finance Officer

16 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time $100,650 - $114,448 per year
Closes: 12 November 2025

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary: $100,650 - $114,448 plus superannuation

Position No: 51913

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 November 2025

Contact Officer: Camille Sides on or

Details: The Schools Resourcing and Finance team is looking for a Senior Finance Officer who can assist with the ongoing support of the Schools Staff Expenditure Monitoring System (SSEMS) and provision of business support to schools. This role provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the interdependencies between human resources and finance matters.

To be successful in joining the team you will need to be a self-motivated, well organised person who can work independently and as a team member. To be successful in the role of Senior Finance Officer, SSEMS Support, you will possess experience in accrual-based public sector accounting and strategic budgeting, have strong analytical skills to analyse financial data, high level communication skills both written and oral and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • Tertiary accounting or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills would be an advantage.
  • Proficient in TM1 would be highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee report only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Potential candidates should include a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the 'What You Require' criteria which can be found in the Position Description, and a current curriculum vitae including the contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

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This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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